Guest goodtimekid Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 On March 2, 2008 A big brindle boy named Seminole walked into our lives and grabbed our heart. He has not let go yet. He was a return to the Melbourne track after being in a home for 10 years. When I saw his picture on the email I knew immediately that he needed to come to live the remainder of his time with us. At age 12 1/2 I should have known it could be sooner as opposed to later but I couldn't see that at the time. He flourished here with his fur brother and sisters. We enjoyed everyday with him. He was a gentleman, kind and loving. On Thursday, January 15,2009 we had to say goodbye to our "General" (husband's pet name for him). He had been battling weakness in his legs and on Tuesday morning he went lame. He couldn't walk without assistance and he just laid there. The vet came and made a house call to help him cross over. It was most likely a neurological disorder that she said would get worse and worse very quickly. We decided to let him go while he still had dignity and peace. My heart is crushed, he was truly my heart dog. That afternoon I came home early to spend time with him and for the first time in 2 days he got up when I came in and wagged his tail as he had done everyday. He wasn't able to meet me at the door but seeing him up and wagging make my heart leap. I know we made the right decision for him, not for us, but knowing that he was out of pain was all that mattered. I have seen day after day of someone having to say goodbye and my heart broke for them. Now I know that pain. Run free my darling big brindle boy. Mommy and daddy miss and love you so much. Now you can enjoy your running pain free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BootsyCollins Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmbersDad Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) farewell dear, sweet, seminole. find ember and you two can find your way together. rejoice in being pain fee and know that you will be forever loved and missed. Edited January 17, 2009 by EmbersDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 How wonderful Seminole was able to spend his remaining time in such a loving home. I'm so sorry you didn't have more time with your sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Houndtime Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. No matter how long they stay, they never stay long enough. G-d bless you for taking in this sweet, senior boy. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I'm so glad that you found each other and I'm very sorry you had to let him go so soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I am so very sorry. Thank you for taking that sweet senior into your home and hearts. May he be now be running free. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I'm so sorry it was his time to leave, God bless you for giving him a home. God speed handsome boy and watch over those who love you. You now run with all the angels Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I am so happy you found each other and you were able to be his angel on his remaining days!!!! :grouphug Thanks so much for giving him all the love! Run Free Seminole!!!! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I'm very sorry. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I am so, so sorry for your loss. Run fast and free, beloved boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 What a handsome gentleman! I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to each other. Godspeed, Seminole. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I'm so sorry. It's wonderful that he was able to spend his last months with you. Godspeed Seminole. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss of Seminole. He must have loved you so very much. Godspeed Seminole! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I'm so sorry Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I am sorry for your loss of your sweet boy. It sounds like he had a lot of love in his last home and that is all he would have asked for. Thank you for taking him in and showing that love to him. Run free Seminole, run free... Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydad92 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Run free sweet Seminole, our hearts and prayers are with you. Quote Image removed, not within the GreyTalk signature guidelines of <15 KB file size limit. The image removed was 29.08 KB (29,782 bytes) file size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BertnLil Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I am so sorry. f_yellow Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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